To pronounce "distaff", say DIST-aff — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
distaff
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DIST-aff
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"distaff" has 2 syllables: dist-aff.
"Distaff" has 2 syllables: dist · aff.
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